Mad Rose Gallery Founder Kerry Madigan’s photography began during the early 1970’s. Kerry’s photographs tell stories while capturing ephemeral moments. Her keen eye is seen through these photographic narratives. In her early years as a photographer, she was fortunate to have great mentors like Time Life photographer Yale Joel and photographer George Tice who was a master printer, National Endowment for the Arts recipient and major figure in black and white fine art photography.
Kerry spent four decades shooting on film and developing the prints in her darkroom. In her current work Kerry has captures moments using a digital camera and printing with a wide format archival inkjet printer.
Mad Rose Gallery aims to inspire, connect and enrich the lives of individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Through our unwavering dedication to artistic excellence, we aspire to be a catalyst for creative growth, cultural appreciation, education, and social connections.
Photo: © Victoria Aline Flower
Gallery Director Michael Lavin Flower is an accomplished photographer, designer, and project manager, with a 40-year career that spans various commercial, creative, and educational domains. Previously the owner and director of Chiaroscuro Gallery and Berkshire Mountain Photographic Workshops, Michael demonstrates a deep appreciation and commitment to the arts, curating and showcasing a wide range of artistic expression and media. His experience includes roles as an educator at both secondary school and undergraduate college levels, where he has inspired and guided countless students in their artistic journeys.
Michael’s educational background is as diverse as his professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Film from the Philadelphia College of Art, where he was awarded a Visual Studies Grant to create an installation of photographs recorded from nationally broadcast programing that were silk-screened in varying sizes onto 4’x8’ sheets of suspended transparent vinyl, creating a personal narrative focusing on events surrounding 1980 US presidential election. His notable projects while at PCA also include a major contribution to a photo-documentary project on the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper. Michael also studied at Dartington College of Art in Totnes, Devon, UK, earning a Diploma of Higher Education, and completed an Associate of Arts degree from Simon’s Rock College in Great Barrington, MA.
With a rich blend of artistic experience and academic knowledge, Michael continues to leave a significant mark in the fields of photography, fine art, design, and education.